Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) B.Tech admission 2023 is ongoing now. The last date to apply for Thapar University B.Tech Admission 2023 is August 17, 2023. The application fee for applying to the B.Tech course is INR 1500. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) BTech admission process involved JEE MainNEET/ Class 12 percentile. The institute gives admission to 50% of its seats via JEE Main percentile. The remaining 50% of seats are filled based on Class 12 (PCM) percentile. Admission to BTech in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering is done via NEET percentile for 50% of seats. The remaining 50% of seats are filled via the Class 12 percentile (medical). Thapar University also provides lateral entry admissions based on merits obtained in the relevant Diploma degree.

Thapar University BTech Admission Dates 2023

Thapar University B.Tech. Admission 2023
Thapar University B.Tech. Admission 2023 Online Application  Ongoing
Last date to Apply for Thapar University B.Tech. Admission 2023 August 17, 2023
Thapar University B.Tech. Round 1 Counseling 2023 May 15, 2023
Thapar University B.Tech. Round 2 Counseling 2023 June 12, 2023
Thapar University B.Tech. Round 3 Counseling 2023 July 25, 2023
Thapar University B.Tech. Round 4 Counseling 2023 August 21, 2023
Thapar University IEP Round 1 Counseling 2023 May 19, 2023
Thapar University IEP Round 2 Counseling 2023 June 14, 2023
Thapar University IEP Round 3 Counseling 2023 July 27, 2023
Thapar University IEP Round 4 Counseling 2023 August 25, 2023
Last Date to Apply for FN/NRI Candidates July 31, 2023

Thapar University BTech Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF 2023 20
NIRF 2022 28
NIRF 2021 23
NIRF 2020 29
Indiatoday 2020 23
Outlook 2019 27
THE 2020 501
THE 2019 601

Thapar University BTech Eligibility Criteria

For the B.Tech program, the candidate should have secured a minimum of 60% (55% marks for SC/ST candidates) marks in aggregate in Class 12th. Admission to B.Tech will be done based on marks obtained by the candidate in the JEE Mains.

Thapar University BTech Admission 2023

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) admits candidates for BTech admission via JEE Main percentile and 10+2 percentile. 50% of the seats in Thapar University’s BTech program are filled with national-level exam percentile and the remaining 50% of seats with 10+2 in the PCM percentile. For BTech in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, NEET scores are taken into consideration for 50% of seats. The remaining 50% are filled via 10+2 scores.

TIET also has a special provision for candidates scoring the highest marks in 10+2. The first five toppers of any recognized board of 10+2 held in 2022 will be direct admission to the first year of the UG program. The condition given that the student must have appeared for the JEE Main exam 2022. Entrance scores will not be taken into consideration for admission. Only toppers with the first five positions in science streams (non-Medical) at 10+2 shall be considered. Such students will be allocated a branch of their choice after furnishing the proof of being a topper. The tuition fees will also be waived off for such students if they maintain a minimum 8.5 CGPA in subsequent semesters.

Thapar University releases separate merit lists for candidates belonging to Punjab and outside Punjab. The merit lists are released for both modes of admission. Given below are the Thapar University cutoff percentile expected for the year 2023

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Thapar University BTech Cutoff 2023 

Thapar University BTech cutoff is the minimum percentile required to get admission to the program. The table below contains Thapar University's cutoff percentile for both BTech and BE courses:

Thapar University B.Tech Round 1 Cutoff 2023 for Candidates Outside Punjab is as follows: 

Thapar University B.Tech/ BE Cutoff 2023 (Outside Punjab)
Specializations  GEN (JEE Main 2023 Percentile) GEN (Class 12 Percentile)
Computer Engineering (COE) 94.47 95.333
Computer Science and Engineering (COPC) (Patiala Campus) 98.06 97.333
Computer Science and Engineering & Business Systems (COBS) 96.66 96
Computer Science and Engineering (COSE) (Derabassi Campus) 94.87 95.333
Electrical and Computer Engineering (EEC) 92.58 94.333
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) 91.72 94.333
Electronics and Computer Engineering (ENC) 93.33 94.00

Thapar University B.Tech Round 1 Cutoff 2023 for Candidates from Punjab is as follows: 

Thapar University B.Tech/ BE Cutoff 2023 (Punjab)
Specializations  GEN (JEE Main 2023 Percentile) GEN (Class 12 Percentile)
Computer Engineering (COE) 89.43 93.333
Computer Science and Engineering (COPC) (Patiala Campus) 97.31 96
Computer Science and Engineering & Business Systems (COBS) 95.09 93.333
Computer Science and Engineering (COSE) (Derabassi Campus) 89.15 92
Electrical and Computer Engineering (EEC) 84.46 87.667
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) 80.17 88
Electronics and Computer Engineering (ENC) 84.62 90

How to Apply?

Candidates applying for Thapar University BTech program are required to fill out the application form online. The application fee to be paid is INR 1500. Mandatory documents to be submitted at the time of application are:

Documents Required

  • Hardcopy of the application form.
  • DMC of the qualifying exam.
  • Character Certificate from the last institute attended.
  • Date of birth certificate (Matriculation).
  • Medical certificate.
  • Sponsorship Affidavit.
  • Demand Draft in favor of the University, payable at Patiala.
  • The original passport & photocopies of pages containing personal Information and Visa(in case of international applicants).
  • Transcript of the qualifying exam, if passed from Universities/Boards other than India.

Thapar University BTech (Lateral Entry)

Thapar University offers lateral entry to candidates applying for BE programs. Admission to the second year of the UG degree is given based on merits.

Thapar University BTech (Lateral Entry) Eligibility

A candidate is eligible for admission into the Second year of BE, if:

  • Candidate has a diploma, in any relevant discipline with 2 to 3 years of minimum duration after 10th class. The minimum aggregate mark in this degree is 60% (55% for SC/ST).

OR

  • Possesses a good moral character
  • Is a citizen of India. 

Diploma degrees required to apply for TIET BE (Lateral Entry) program are as follows:

BE Specialization Diploma Degree required
Chemical Engineering (CHE) Chemical Technology/ Chemical Engineering / Food Technology/Biotechnology / Mechanical
Civil Engineering (CIE) Civil Engineering/ Architectural Assistantship
(a) Computer Engineering (COE)
(b) Computer Science & Engineering (Patiala Campus) (COPC)
(c) Computer Science & Engineering (Derabassi Campus) (COSE)
Computer Engineering/ Computer Programming & Application/ Computer Servicing & Maintenance/ Information Technology/ Electronics &Communication/ Electronics & Computer Engineering
(a) Electrical Engineering (ELE)
(b) Electrical and Computer (EEC)
Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication
(a) Electronic & Communication Engineering (ECE)
(b) Electronics and Computer ENgineering (ENC)
(c) Electronics Instrumentation & Control) Engineering (EIC)
Electronics & Communication/ Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering/ Electrical and Electronics/ Electronics & TV Technology/ Electronics &Microprocessors/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics & Computer/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Instrumentation & Process Control, Instrumentation & Control.
(a) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – MEE (b) MECHATRONICS - MEC  Mechanical Engineering/ Production & Industrial Engineering/ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/ Foundry Technology /Industrial/Production Engineering/ Maintenance of Plant & Machinery/ Welding Technology/ Tool and Die/ Automobile/ Mechatronics/ Aerospace Engineering/ Aeronautical Engineering/ Marine Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering (RAC).

Thapar University BTech (Lateral Entry) Admission

Admission to Thapar University BTech (Lateral Entry) is merit-based. Candidates scoring 60% aggregate marks in relevant Diploma Degrees are given admission to the second year of BE. After allocating all the seats to the candidates with diplomas in relevant disciplines, if there are any vacant seats, a maximum of 10% of the sanctioned seats is offered to the candidates having diplomas in another discipline based on the merit of marks secured in the Diploma. Check TIET BTech (Lateral Entry) brochure 2022 for more details.

Thapar University BTech Course Details

Thapar University conducts 2 semesters in one year. Here is a detailed table of semester-wise subjects for B.Tech in Biotechnology at Thapar University-

Semesters Subjects
1st semester
  • Applied Physics
  • Computer Programming-I
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Introduction To Biotechnology 
  • Introductory Mathematics-I 
  • Professional Communication
2nd semester
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Biochemistry-I
  • Cell Biology And Genetics
  • Computer Programming-II 
  • Developmental Biology
  • Introductory Mathematics-II 
  • Microbiology
3rd semester
  • Biochemistry II
  • Biophysics 
  • Food Science
  • Immunotechnology
  • Material And Energy Balance
  • Molecular Biology 
4th semester
  • Bioanalytical Techniques Biosafety 
  • Bioethics & IPR
  • Energy And Environment
  • Genetic & Metabolic Engineering 
  • Industrial Biotechnology
  • Unit Operations 
5th semester
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Bioinformatics & Biostatistics 
  • Bioprocess Engineering 
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Transducers And Biosensors
  • Innovation And Entrepreneurship
  • Summer Training 
6th semester
  • Humanities For Engineers 
  • Downstream Processing 
  • Stem Cell Technology
  • Food Processing 
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Technology 
  • Elective-I 
  • Generic Elective
7th semester
  • Project Semester
OR
  • Project 
  • Industrial Waste Management Trends in Food Biotechnology 
OR
  • Start-Up Semester
8th semester
  • Nanobiotechnology 
  • Environmental Biotechnology 
  • Concepts In Biomedical Instrumentation 
  • Elective-II 
  • Elective-III 
  • Capstone Project 

Thapar University BTech Fees 2023

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) charges INR 2 Lacs (approx) per semester from its BTech students. The fees structure varies for different students pursuing different specializations. Thapar University last revised its BTech fees in 2021 and the students are required to pay the fee in the following manner:

Thapar University BTech Fees 2021
Particulars Amount
Admission Fee INR 13,000
Institute Security INR 10,000
First Semester
BE/ Upgradation (COE, CSE & CSBS) INR 2,38,600
BE/ BTech (Others) INR 2,07,000
Hostel fees
Single seater with AC INR 47,500
Single seater without AC INR 42,500
2 seater with AC INR 45,500
2 seater without AC INR 35,500
3 seater with AC INR 43,500
3 seater without AC INR 35,500
4 seater non AC INR 31,000
Non-refundable additional hostel charges for shared accommodation with AC  INR 6,000
Non-refundable additional hostel charges for single accommodation with AC INR 10,000

Thapar University BTech Placements 2022

Thapar University B.Tech Placements 2021 has been successfully concluded & 78% of the participating batch got placed. The placement percentage remained the same as it was in the previous year. The number of students placed increased by 11.68%. The highest-ever salary recorded was INR 40 LPA. 

The below table shows the placement highlights of the B.E or B.Tech students:

Thapar University BTech Placement 2022
Particulars Placements Statistics
Number of Companies Participated 361
Number of students placed 1622
Highest salary INR 10.73 LPA

Reputed recruiters who visited the campus included Aakash Institute, American Express, Barclays, BNY Mellon, Dell Technologies, Coding Ninjas & many more. 

The below table represents the year-wise placement trends of the students:

Thapar University BTech Previous year Trends
Placement Year Placement Percentage Number of students placed Median salary
CGPA>6 CGPA >6 Overall
2018-19 95.50 29 91 1088 INR 6.30 LPA
2019-20 79 13 78 1053 INR 8.10 LPA
2020-21 79 38 78 1176 INR 8 LPA

The number of students placed was 1088 in 2019, 1053 in 2020 & 1176 in 2021. The placement percentage remained the same as it was last year. 

The median salary declined by 1.25% as compared to the previous year & stood at INR 8 LPA in Placements 2021.

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Thapar University BTech Seats 2022

Thapar University offers a total of 2500 seats in its BTech and BE program. 50% of the total seats i.e., 1250 are reserved for students with national-level scores. Remaining 1250 seats are for students admitted on the basis of 10+2 percentile. The table below shows specialization-wise distribution of seats for the year 2022:

BTech/BE specialization Seats
Mode 1 (Class 12 PCM) Mode 2 (JEE Main/NEET percentile) Total 
Biomedical Engineering 30 30 60
Biotechnology 30 30 60
Chemical Engineering 30 30 60
Civil Engineering 60 60 120
Computer Engineering 390 390 780
Computer Science & Engineering (Patiala Campus) 90 90 180
Computer Science & Engineering (Derabassi Campus) 60 60 120
Computer Science and Business systems 30 30 60
Electrical Engineering 60 60 120
Electrical and Computer Engineering 30 30 60
Electronics & Communication Engineering 120 120 240
Electronics and Computer Engineering 120 120 240
Electronics (Instrumentation & Control) Engineering 50 50 100
Mechanical Engineering 120 120 240
Mechatronics 30 30 60
Total 1250 1250 2500

Thapar University BTech FAQs

Ques. How do we check if we are selected for the B.Tech program at Thapar University?

Ans. A candidate needs to match their JEE Main result with the cut-off announced by the college to check if he/she is selected.

Ques. Does Thapar University provide any relaxation for SC/ST Candidates?

Ans. Yes, some of the seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates.

Ques. What is the Application Fee for the B.Tech program at Thapar University?

Ans. The Application fee for the B.Tech program is INR 1500.

Ques. How are the faculties of B.Tech at Thapar University?

Ans. The faculty members in every department are highly knowledgeable and experienced to prepare the students professionally

Ques. Does Thapar University Provide hostel accommodation to its B.Tech students?

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities are provided by the university. The hostel facilities are great for a safe and comfortable living